Simulation Application Developer (HYBRID)

The Systems Engineering organization within Electric Power Systems is currently seeking a highly motivated Linux Simulation Application Developer with a strong background in complex software application design, maintenance, and support.  The Behavioral Simulation team (and its tool, the EXpert Electric Power System simulator) supports all phases of product development from early requirements analysis, through design, to final product validation and verification.

Hybrid:

• Must be a commutable distance from Rockford, IL to work a hybrid schedule reporting on-site as needed, approximately 10-20% of the time

Primary Responsibilities:

• Integration of product embedded code into the simulator architecture
• Integration of the simulator into a hardware-in-the-loop test environment
• Support, maintenance, or enhancement of tools used with the simulation such as the drawing editor or scripting engine extensions
• Investigation and remediation of performance issues with the simulator
• Investigation and, if required, remediation of incorrect behavior in the simulator (e.g., “crash”, failure to build, output is incorrect, et al)
• Work with team to develop estimates for planned activities
• Qualification of simulator components to support formal product verification
• Documentation creation/update
• Address “ad hoc” questions from simulator users to determine if remediation effort is required

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations OR
• Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience OR
• In absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required
• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident “Green Card” holder

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in relevant field such as Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics; strong preference for Software Engineering

• Experience in computer programming

• C coding experience with knowledge of C++

• Experience with developing applications under the UNIX/Linux operating system family (but Windows is good too)

• Embedded flight software build knowledge: comfortable with tools such as make

• Linux POSIX mechanisms for facilities such as IPC and threading

• Experience with common symbolic debugging tools (e.g., gdb, ddd, or dbx)

• Experience with scripting languages such as TCL, Python, and Linux shell

• Aerospace experience, especially with aircraft systems architecture

• Experience in GUI Development, Linux system administration, computational numerical methods, TCP/IP

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
• Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You
• Autism Benefit
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Adoption Assistance
• Best Doctors, second opinion program
• And more! 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

Employee Referral Eligible